Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Maple Cookies topped with a luscious homemade maple icing. Perfect for maple syrup lovers, these cookies combine the warmth of maple extract with a sweet, creamy glaze ensuring every bite is a delectable treat suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp maple extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Maple Icing
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk, plus extra if needed
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth texture.
- Add eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure even distribution and proper texture.
- Mix in buttermilk: With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the buttermilk and blend until fully combined, adding moisture and tenderness to the dough.
- Add flavorings and leaveners: Stir in the salt, vanilla extract, maple extract, baking soda, and baking powder, mixing well to evenly spread all the flavors and activating the rising agents.
- Incorporate flour: Add half of the all-purpose flour to the mixture and blend until just combined. Then add the remaining flour and mix until the dough forms a smooth, cohesive ball.
- Scoop and bake: Drop the dough by 2-tablespoon scoops onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 6-8 minutes, watching carefully for pale coloring to avoid over baking.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the maple icing: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together. Bring this mixture to a boil and maintain for 2 minutes while whisking constantly to avoid burning.
- Add remaining ingredients: Stir in the milk, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking continuously for another minute to thicken.
- Cool and mix icing: Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for 15 minutes. Then gradually add powdered sugar while whisking until the icing reaches a glue-like consistency. If it’s too thick, add milk gradually, one tablespoon at a time, to adjust.
- Ice the cookies: Quickly spread the maple icing over the cooled cookies before it thickens too much. The icing will thicken as it cools, so add extra milk as needed to keep it spreadable.
- Set icing: Allow the icing to set completely before storing the cookies in a covered container for freshness.
Notes
- Do not overbake the cookies — they should remain pale and soft.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- If the icing becomes too stiff, adjust consistency with a small amount of milk.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger maple flavor, consider adding a bit more maple extract but be careful not to overpower the dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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